Braces at a Young Age

Getting braces at a younger age has proved most effective in preventing dental problems in the future. Permanent teeth start to typically come in about the ages of six to eight, and because the bones are still growing, it’s best to evaluate their tooth alignment at a young age to determine what orthodontic treatment is…

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Dental Implants Make for an Effective Tooth Replacement Option

If you are struggling with tooth loss, Dr. Ronald Cass and our team can help you review your tooth replacement options to help you maintain good oral health and prevent further complications. Even if the new limitations to your oral function may not seem to affect your smile, you could experience issues over time. We…

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You Will Need a Retainer After Your Braces Have Been Removed

Traditional braces are often used to correct the position of misaligned permanent teeth. The treatment process is designed to apply progressive tension to your periodontal ligaments through the course of multiple adjustments. Each time the braces components are tightened it will bring your teeth one incremental step closer to their ideal alignment. Once your alignment…

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The Dental Dilemma of Added Sugar in Food

When your diet consists of a lot of sugars and simple carbohydrates, you are a prime candidate for dental decay. Why? Because, bacteria in your mouth feed upon these and grow aggressively the more sugar you eat. So, making the choice now to cut back on your intake of sugar halts the progression of cavities.…

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Oral Hygiene Improvements: Mouthwash

Are you aware of the risk factors associated with cleaning your mouth successfully? If you are having difficulties brushing or flossing or require an additional level of protection after eating, it is important to try an alternative cleaning treatment such as implementing mouthwash into your oral health care routine. Although mouthwash is never to be…

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Welcome to Our New Blog!

Here at NW Hills Dental and Orthodontics, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise…

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